Taking My Shot at Props for Today’s Games

You can be sure Jim Harbaugh is not discussing his pants with Colin Kaepernick.

I’ve spent all week breaking down the AFC and NFC Championship Games and I’m ready to just have a little fun instead of grinding away at over/unders and spreads and who is on what streak and who isn’t. Therefore, I’m just going to throw out everything possible that comes to mind in terms of some prop bets you might want wager on. Don’t laugh; some of these will be off the wall.

AFC Championship

Most Passing Yards – I like Peyton Manning because the Pats will force him to throw more than is probably expected.

Most Rushing Yards – Most will go with LaGarrette Blount here based on last week but I’m going to go Stevan Ridley. He will benefit from all the attention paid to Blount.

Most Receiving Yards – I think Manning will spread the wealth among his many targets and with that thought I like Julian Edelman who will thrive underneath the backers of Denver.

Most Field Goals – This is probably a prop a kicker doesn’t want to win because that means his team is settling for field goals rather than touchdowns. I like Stephen Gostkowski here and I hope that isn’t bad news for him.

Game Props

Most Personal Fouls – Very few people can frustrate a defense the way Tom Brady can. That thought in mind, take the Broncos with the most personal fouls.

Most Challenges – Patriots because Bill Belichick is the smartest man alive.

I expect that Manning will stop using 'Omaha' and will switch to 'Papa John's.'

First Team to Score – Denver. Manning and Company will come out of the gates quickly.